Kirsti Rumma

Kirsti Rumma is Senior Lecturer (1.00) at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Business and Governance, Department of Economics and Finance since 2017, and Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs since 2023. She holds a Doctorate in Mathematics Education from University of Agder (2011) and Master's in Mathematics Education from Tallinn Pedagogical University (2004).

• Doctoral studies: Mathematics Education (Agder University, Norway)
• Visiting PhD: La Trobe University, Australia
• Integrated BSc: Mathematics & Computer Sciences (Tallinn Pedagogical University)

Her research focuses on mathematics education, teacher beliefs, and higher education pedagogy. She has published extensively on:

• Student-teacher dynamics in mathematics
• Constructivist teaching practices
• Remote learning adaptation
• Educational policy impacts
• Teacher motivation and job satisfaction
• Financial literacy curriculum development

Recent publications (2024) analyze:

• Corporate financial reporting compliance
• Metaphor-based teaching frameworks
• Digital transformation in education

Scientific Awards

• 2020: Tallinn University of Technology Lecturer of the Year
• 2012: Heino Liimets Doctoral Work Prize
• 2002: SEB Eesti Ühispank 3rd Prize
• 2001: Johan Laidoner Stipendium

She has served as:

• Researcher reviewer for Studies in Higher Education (2023–)
• Member of NorBa (Nordic-Baltic Teacher Beliefs Project)
• Advisory Board member for Computer-Based Statistics Learning Program